Gearbox G2 Quad vs Paddletek Tempest Wave Pro
The Gearbox G2 Quad and Paddletek Tempest Wave Pro differ most on spin and core thickness. Both are scored by the same formula from published specs, so the comparison is like for like — but neither has been physically measured by us.
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| Spec |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Price (MSRP)Manufacturer Spec | $139.99▲ | $179.99 |
| PowerDerived | 42▲ | 38 |
| ControlDerived | 59▲ | 58 |
| SpinDerived | 79▲ | 45 |
| ForgivenessDerived | 65▲ | 61 |
| Swing weight indexDerived | 28 | 21 |
| Core thicknessManufacturer Spec | 14 mm | 14.3 mm |
| Face materialManufacturer Spec | Toray carbon | Graphite |
| Core materialManufacturer Spec | Polypropylene honeycomb | Polypropylene honeycomb |
| ShapeManufacturer Spec | Widebody | Widebody |
| LengthManufacturer Spec | 15.9" | 15.8" |
| WidthManufacturer Spec | 8"▲ | 7.9" |
| Handle lengthManufacturer Spec | 5.3"▲ | 5" |
| Static weightManufacturer Spec | 7.81 oz | 7.8 oz |
| Balance pointDerived | 20.7 cm | 20.2 cm |
| ThermoformedManufacturer Spec | No | No |
| USAP approvedManufacturer Spec | Yes | Yes |
| ReleasedManufacturer Spec | 2023 | 2021 |
Analysis
Where they actually differ
Only differences big enough to matter are listed. Anything inside the margin of an estimate is left out.
- Spin
- Gearbox G2 Quad scores 79 against 45 — 34 points of more bite on brushed shots.
- Core thickness
- 14mm against 14.3mm. The thicker core dwells on the ball longer; the thinner one rebounds harder.
- Face
- Toray carbon against Graphite — the main driver of the spin difference.
- Handle
- Gearbox G2 Quad has the longer handle at 5.3" — the deciding factor if you hit a two-handed backhand.
- Price
- Gearbox G2 Quad is $40 cheaper at MSRP.
Choose the
Gearbox G2 Quad
- You want spin (79/100)
- Budget matters — it's $40 less
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Choose the
Paddletek Tempest Wave Pro
- You prefer the brand or the feel
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$179.99 MSRP. Retail prices change often — we link out rather than quote a price that might be wrong by the time you read this.
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